A number of tourists desiring to get in Vietnam often ask that whether they require visa to enter Vietnam or not. Yea, they must possess a valid passport and visa for entering the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Information related to exemptions for Vietnam visa:
Though as per the general rules, residents of any country requires having permission and valid visa from the country he wants to get in. But there are few exemptions in this case as enlisted below:
1. A person who has a travel permit of Myanmar or Brunei is free to visit Vietnam for a stay of 14 days and less without Vietnam visa.
2. Similarly, holders of travel permit of Denmark, Japan, Finland, Sweden, and Russia are exempted from the compulsion of having Vietnam visa to enter Vietnam. They can stay there for maximum 15 days.
3. Same is the case with the travel card holders of Philippines. They can enter Vietnam and stay there for 21 days.
4. Along with that, Thailand, Singapore, Laos, Indonesia, and Malaysia travel permit holders are exempted to have visa and they can stay in Vietnam for a maximum duration of 30 days with no visa.
Authorities for issuance of Vietnam visa:
If you have an approval letter which is issued by the Immigration Department or Public Security Ministry, or consular bureau Vietnam, you can directly apply for Vietnam visa on your arrival at Vietnam Airport in which the maximum staying period ranges from 1 to 3 months.
Charges to get your visa stamped (subject to change):
• single entry on 1 or 3 months visa at USD 45
• multiple entries on 1 month visa at USD 65
• multiple entries on 3 months visa at USD 95
• Single entry on 6 months visa at USD 135.
Expansion of visa duration:
Vietnam visa can be expanded for maximum 90 days. However, it is applicable for the holders of visa exemption authentication.
Steps for the most convenient and preferably used method to apply for Vietnam visa:
There are two ways by people seeking for Vietnam visa can get the same.
1. Either Visit Vietnam embassy in Nigeria because there is no Vietnam embassy located in Burkina Faso. Nigeria is the closest country to it. However, be prepared for the time this process is going to take and you will have to pay 3 to 4 visits at the Vietnam embassy.
2. Or else apply online in case you do not wish to spend your precious time and hard-earned money. This process requires very short span of time and you can pay the charges according to available flexible online payment option.